Gilbert Criminal Defense Attorney

At Matthew Lopez Law, our experienced Gilbert criminal defense attorneys work to defend the rights of Arizonans charged with a range of criminal offenses. We don’t just sit back and let the prosecutor build a case against our clients. Instead, we get to work immediately, performing our own investigations and working with our own respected experts to put together a strong legal and factual defense to the charges.

When it is the best outcome for our clients, our team will negotiate plea deals whenever possible. We are skilled at motion work, regularly asking courts to throw out illegally obtained evidence and to have charges reduced or dismissed. As talented litigators, we aren’t afraid to take cases to trial and ask a jury to find our clients not guilty of the charges against them.

Our Gilbert criminal defense law office represents clients who have been charged with a variety of Arizona criminal offenses. Our work includes representing clients facing the following charges:

• Drug Charges: While Arizona made the possession of small amounts of marijuana legal, it is still illegal to manufacture, possess, or sell other drugs. Drug charges may include anything from simple possession, possession with intent to sell, and drug manufacturing. Our Gilbert drug charge defense lawyers will work to get your drug charges reduced or dismissed, which may include filing a motion to suppress illegally obtained evidence. 
• DUI: Under Arizona law, it is a crime to drive under the influence (DUI) of alcohol and/or drugs. Any DUI conviction will result in a mandatory minimum jail sentence, fines, and a license suspension. If certain aggravating factors are present, such as prior DUI convictions or an extremely high blood alcohol concentration (BAC), both the charge and the penalty may be enhanced. Because the consequences of a DUI conviction are so significant, you should contact our Gilbert DUI defense lawyers as soon as possible after being arrested for a DUI.
• Minor in Possession of Alcohol: In Arizona, anyone under the age of 21 is forbidden from possessing and consuming alcohol. While a minor in consumption (MIC) or possession charge is a misdemeanor, it will still result in a criminal record and other consequences if you are convicted. Reach out to our law firm to talk to a Gilbert, Arizona minor in consumption attorney about the charges against you. 
• Sexual Assault: The term “sexual assault” is used to describe a range of crimes, including what may be referred to as rape, molestation, and child sexual abuse. Not only will a sexual assault conviction result in a period of incarceration, but it also typically includes a requirement to register as a sex offender – a reality that could drastically affect your life for years to come. Our Gilbert sexual assault defense lawyers will thoroughly evaluate the facts of your case to come up with the strongest possible defense and obtain the best outcome for you. 

If you have been charged with a crime, it is important to understand that neither the police nor the prosecutors are on your side. You need an experienced criminal defense attorney who can represent your best interests and fight to protect your rights and your freedom. Contact Matthew Lopez Law today at 602-926-0673 or complete our online contact form to schedule a free consultation with a Gilbert criminal defense lawyer.